Fantasy in My Mouth

No guests this week but we do go over all of the announcements of what is happening at OWS&B  Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there

Richie and I talk his rise in the culinary world.  We also talk about the state of the industry today and what he sees the future looking like. Food and Wine Jean Michel Guillon Marsannay Blanc 2013 Lobster Mac n Cheese Sanlorenzo Rosso di Montalcino 2018 Duck Breast with Ratatouille and Snap Peas Beignets

Margaret Schottler Co- Owner of The Italian Gourmet joins us we talk food and wine\r\n\r\n\r\nFood and Wine Pairings:\r\n\r\nFlower Pot Salad\r\nEn Numeros Vermells... In the Red... Pedro Ximenez\r\n\r\nSalmon Wellington\r\nPence Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our good friend Tailgate Ted joins us for some food wine and beer. We talk love of food and tailgating as well as the Washington Football Team!\r\n\r\nFood and Wine Pairing\r\n\r\nScallops with Key Lime Foam, Bacon Arugula and Picked Cabbage Salad\r\nDynasty Ceramic Gnomes Sour\r\nDomaine Rois Mages Beaune 1er Cru Les Sauxez\r\n

Dr. Brandon Bryant joins us as we discuss his journey to the beer distribution world and why he does what he does.  Check out the episode and the check out the breweries he represents.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Klaus Wittauer of KW Selections joins us as we talk about Austrian Wines and try food and wines.\r\n\r\nFood & Wine Pairings\r\n\r\nAntiquum Farms Pinot Gris Daisy\r\nNew England Clam Chowder\r\n\r\nTerra Remota Caminito Rouge\r\nPork Chop \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Elissa and I sit down and talk about the world of hair and how things have changed in the past year.   Plus what the future looks like in the hair business and of course we eat and drink.  Check it out and tell your friends.\r\n\r\nFood & Wine Pairings:\r\n\r\nFichet Chardonnay\r\nButternut Squash Ravioli with Saffron Creme Sauce\r\n\r\nMas Estela Gorgs \r\nLamb Chops with Asparagus\r\n\r\n\r\n

My friend Gary Diamond a 35 year veteran of the wine industry joins us to talk about his journey to the wine world. Our collaboration together during COVID and the future. Food & Wine Pairings: Xavier Clua il.lusio Blanc Lil Taste of Fall Salad Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir Grilled Duck Breast

Travis Weis from Rebellion Worldwide joins us as we talk food, wine and pivotting. Check it out then go check out Rebellion on the Pike or one of their other locations.  Food & Wine Pairings Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Robert Foley Charbono Happier with Crabs New York Strip Lobster Mac n Cheese

We discuss current events at Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro, our appearance on Fox 5 DC, BBQ with One Family Brewing and BBQ and a detailed review of our Small Distributor Features this week

We have Bernadette Boland of Fields of Athenry in Middleburg, Virginia.  We discuss the origins of the farm, plus the reasons why to eat their meats.  Take a listen and tell a friend. Food and Wine Pairings: Fisher Vineyards Unity Chardonnay Happier with Crabs Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d'Alba New York Strip Steak & French Fries

This week we review events which are coming soon.  Plus an indepth look at at Mas Estela Winery in Emporda Spain. Check it out and tell your friends.

Hadley vom Eigen joins us to discuss her journey to wine as well as our upcoming events  - Donnafugata Virtual Wine Tasting and Bruno Giacosa Wine Dinners.  Take a listen and sign up for one or both of the events. Wine Pairing #1 Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce Xavier Clua Mas d'En Pol Blanc 2019 Wine Pairing #2  New York Strip and Roasted Potatoes B Leighton Gratitude Red 2016

Importer/Distributor/Owner of Salveto Gray Mosby joins us for food, wine and conversation about his journey and what excites us for the future.  Wine & Food Pairing Girolamo Russo Nerina 2019 Blanc Crab Cakes Wine & Food Pairing Honig Caberent Duck Breast Roasted Potatoes & Tomatoes One of our Small Distributor Partners

Cindy joins us to talk about her journey to the wine business, Champagne Suppers and what we are looking forward in 2021.

Frank Kuhns owner and brewer of Settle Down Easy Brewing sits down with us and enjoys wine and food as we talk beer, breweries and upcoming events. Check them out at www.settledowneasybrewing.com Food Pairings Lobster Mac n Cheese Brandborg Pinot Gris Steak Frites  Shafer TD-9

Margot Blattmann joins us at the tasting table to talk about her journey into the wine business and her personal connection to a particular wine varietal.  Plus we talk about the upcoming events we have with her at OWS&B. Food & Wine Pairing Lil Taste of Fall Salad paired with Mas Estela Vinya Selva de Mar Blanc Happier with Crabs paired with Baricci Rosso di Montalcino Montsoli Vineyard

Our 10th episode - Bryan talks about all of the crazy happenings at Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro for the month of December.   Champagne Supper Virtual Wine Tastings BBQ with One Family Brewing In Store Tastings Holiday Gift Ideas  Take a listen and let your friends and family know as well.  What a 2020 it has been!

No guest this week, but Bryan gives ideas on traditional and non traditional pairings. Plus some ideas on other food ideas than just plain old turkey and other upcoming events this holiday season.

Nicole Seevers of WellnessFeast.com joins us to discuss her journey to becoming a wellness and life coach.  We break bread, drink wine and talk about suggestions for you to having a wonderful holiday season.  Plus she has provided links to a couple of her favorite recipes to serve to those who have allergies which taste amazing! Check out the podcast and then jump on to her websites: https://www.wellnessfeast.com/ https://www.colesmoveablefeast.com/recipes.html Food & Wine Pairing #1 Housemade Mushroom Ravioli with Heirloom Tomato Sauce Rombauer Chardonnay Food & Wine Pairing #2 Happier with Crabs Waypoint Brown Ranch Pinot Noir